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Because the underlying numbers suggest he could be a bit more under the right conditions. I tend to agree, but can be isn't often equal to is.

The issue here, though, is that he's being scratched for McLeod. It fucks with the optics. On paper, Buch sitting is fine. He hasn't played that well. But sitting him for an awful player who is objectively below replacement level, just sucks.

I think the optics are apparent.

You're playing worse than a plug, and we'd get more out of him than you.

I agree I think Quinn is quickly coming to the realization that the talent level is so far below average everybody from top to bottom with the exception of Hank and Howden at this point are candidates to sit.

I agree I think Quinn is quickly coming to the realization that the talent level is so far below average everybody from top to bottom with the exception of Hank and Howden at this point are candidates to sit.

I think that's dramatic. It's not about talent level, he knew what he was getting into.

Ice time is, was, and and always will be a motivational tool.

so we disagree. I think it's definitely a sign when your projected top liner who some said just needed a new coach not named AV apparently is sitting already. Your better players shouldn't need such motivation.

so we disagree. I think it's definitely a sign when your projected top liner who some said just needed a new coach not named AV apparently is sitting already. Your better players shouldn't need such motivation.

Sign of what, exactly? Your previous post said that Quinn is just realizing the talent level...^ This post has nothing to do with talent level and alludes to motivation being the problem, but you're saying we disagree which leaves me wondering what your point is.

Because the underlying numbers suggest he could be a bit more under the right conditions. I tend to agree, but can be isn't often equal to is.

The issue here, though, is that he's being scratched for McLeod. It fucks with the optics. On paper, Buch sitting is fine. He hasn't played that well. But sitting him for an awful player who is objectively below replacement level, just sucks.

Not about McLeod it’s about hopefully getting the most out of buchnevich. Unlike in years past the rangers can afford to sit a player and not worry about the two points. It’s about developing a player into a professional notabout two points. Buch has talent, it would be a waste if lack of effort undermines his career.

Vesey is a play killer. I don't see he 3rd line develop any chemistry as long as Vesey is on it

I thought Vesey and Howden showed some chemistry and the 3 have an interesting mix of skills for a line that looks like it can gel. Plus they have less pressure on the 3rd line no special teams from the 3.

It seems your gripe with the line is Vesey. Where would you have him? On the 4th line? I'm betting you are going to say traded.

I thought Vesey and Howden showed some chemistry and the 3 have an interesting mix of skills for a line that looks like it can gel. Plus they have less pressure on the 3rd line no special teams from the 3.

It seems your gripe with the line is Vesey. Where would you have him? On the 4th line? I'm betting you are going to say traded.